After successfully rescuing the six terrified Beastfolk girls,
Cui Ciyou and Alice finally failed to restrain the powerful urge welling up inside them.
And so the two of them entered "cat-petting" mode.
Those soft, silky animal ears, those fluffy tails that swayed gently now and then...
To Cui Ciyou, who came from another world, they were the ultimate, irresistible temptation.
And of course, for Alice, who carried the blood of House Boreas,
they were even more like a deadly poison.
"Hey, Ciyou."
"This fox girl's tail is so big and soft!"
"Alice, be gentle. Don't hurt her."
"Look, this bunny girl's ears even twitch."
The two petted to their hearts' content, utterly absorbed in this heavenly pleasure.
The six little Beastfolk girls consisted of:
one cat-eared girl, one dog-eared girl, one fox-eared girl, one horse-eared girl, and two rabbit-eared girls.
At first?
Among the six little Beastfolk girls, the fiercely proud cat-eared girl and the extremely shy dog-eared girl
had absolutely refused
to let two "outsiders" touch their sensitive ears and tails.
But Cui Ciyou simply crouched down and said calmly in fluent, impeccable Beast God Language:
"My companion and I just rescued you from those scumbags."
"We also promised to escort you safely home, back to the Great Forest."
"We haven't asked you for any money or treasure in return."
"We just want to touch your ears and tails."
"To get a sense that saving you was real."
"That request... isn't too much, is it?"
The Beastfolk were a race that revered strength above all else and placed tremendous importance on loyalty and keeping their word.
Repaying kindness was a creed etched into their blood.
After hearing Cui Ciyou's argument that they "owed him some petting,"
the two reluctant Beastfolk girls blushed furiously but awkwardly gave up resisting.
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